Blaenavon Community Museum volunteers win award

Volunteers at Blaenavon Community Museum in Wales have scooped the top award in the 2016 Marsh Volunteer Awards, which were announced this week.

The awards, which are in their seventh year, are run jointly by the Marsh Christian Trust and London’s British Museum. They recognise volunteers across the UK who work directly with museum visitors in any capacity. This could involve leading a school group, staffing an information desk, helping with family activities, or running a guided tour.

The winners receive £500 each, donated by the Marsh Christian Trust. As the national winners, Blaenafon Heritage Group Volunteers at Blaenavon Community Museum get an extra £2,000.